Most benefits of the American welfare state go to those with incomes below the official poverty line.

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Many benefits of the American welfare state, such as Social Security and Medicare, are not means-tested and go to individuals regardless of income, benefiting a broad range of income levels, including those above the poverty line. Means-tested benefits, which are targeted at those with low incomes, represent a smaller portion of welfare spending.

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